Will Social Media Ever Be Fun Again?

Will Social Media Ever Be Fun Again?

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Yes, Having a Boyfriend Is Embarrassing

Many women are hiding their boyfriends online, or losing followers if they hard-launch. Some go as far as to say having a boyfriend “feels republican.” Is this heterofatalism gone too far, or a long-overdue correction to the patriarchy? On today’s encore episode host Kate Lindsay ...  Show more

The Hypocrisy of Plagiarism & AI Accusations

The rise of AI has led to a rise of distrust, but the “tools” used to identify AI and plagiarism are perpetuating preexisting biases. Jason Arday, the former Cambridge professor who was found dead in his home last month, is the latest in a string of headline-making scandals targe ...  Show more

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